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Operating expenses - Commissions (Details) - ARS ($) $ in Millions | 12 Months Ended
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Dec. 31, 2017 | Dec. 31, 2016 | Dec. 31, 2015
Operating expenses |  |  |
Agent commissions | $ (2,602) | $ (3,078) | $ (2,659)
Agent commissions capitalized as SAC (Note 3.j) | 986 | 1,403 | 1,172
Distribution of prepaid cards commissions | (842) | (763) | (635)
Collection commissions | (1,147) | (1,295) | (983)
Other commissions | (26) | (116) | (88)
Total fee and commission expense | $ (3,631) | $ (3,849) | $ (3,193)

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